Careers
Self Evaluation
Organizing Interests
Below is a list of job interests that include social issues, types of service, and particular populations with whom you may work as a social worker. Select up to THREE primary populations, issues, settings/types of work with which/whom you feel most dedicated to serving. Next, select up to three populations, issues, settings/types of work that are of secondary interest to you.
| Population Interests | My top three interests | My secondary interests |
|---|---|---|
| Children | ||
| Adolescents | ||
| Young adults | ||
| Elders | ||
| Families | ||
| Men | ||
| Women | ||
| Couples | ||
| People of Color | ||
| Middle/upper income populations | ||
| Lesbians and/or gay men | ||
| Single parents | ||
| Refugees/ immigrants | ||
| People with HIV/AIDS | ||
| Homeless people | ||
| Victims of domestic violence | ||
| Victims of physical and/or sexual abuse | ||
| Perpetrators of violence | ||
| Substance abusers/ addicts | ||
| People with disabilities | ||
| People with mental health issues | ||
| People with health issues | ||
| Veterans | ||
| Issues (settings/types of work) | My top three interests | My secondary interests |
| Public policy/public systems | ||
| Public programs (e.g., TAFDC, Medicaid, Social Security) | ||
| Housing | ||
| Child protective services | ||
| Day care | ||
| Foster care/adoption | ||
| School systems | ||
| Special education | ||
| Correctional facilities | ||
| Legal system | ||
| Health/public health | ||
| Mental health | ||
| Family planning | ||
| Long term care (e.g., hospice) | ||
| Employee assistance programs/services | ||
| Private practice | ||
| Day treatment settings | ||
| Residential settings | ||
| Ambulatory/out-patient settings | ||
| Community-based programs/services |
